If you want to start an "interesting" discussion in most churches, bring up the subject of musical styles! Lucarini questions the use of contemporary worship music; shows why he believes congregations have been deceived into using worldly means to "reach the lost"; and advocates a return to melody and harmony is more important than the beat.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Joy (southwest VA), November 07, 2009
A very beneficial book to read. Music and dress are two issues that make finding a church rather difficult. We are not to be conformed to this world, and I believe that points to every area of our lives. Where can you find a church today that will properly love the "weaker" brother?
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Andrew E. Jackson (Elk Grove CA), July 29, 2009
Amen. Wish I could have expressed feelings and thoughts about CCM as you did. Bringing folks into the church by using Contemporary music is misleading and a disservice to them. God Bless.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by John Erickson (Riverside, MO), April 22, 2009
Intriguing evaluation of the "contemporary" Church Music ("CCM") currently in vogue these days. While I agree with some of the author's comments such as the one where he talks about the attitude of the "CCM" people being "if they don't like what we have, THEY can leave". I disagree with his personal solution namely to totally get away from "CCM" eliminate drums and praise groups etc. The author, overall seems to be fairy balanced in his discussion of the. My personal experience has found his comments to be dead on! Does every 'Old" hymn have to be sung with a "back beat" and with drums? "Blended worship should be just that, some of the new and some of the old (not reintrepreted in "CCM" style). Our congregations tend to lose the ability to sing and harmonize. In "CCM", they tend to be more like spectators of a performance (of praise group people).
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Giuseppe (Mount Royal), March 19, 2009
I translate this book in italian, because we don't have a book that talks so clearly about the danger of the music, especially in our churches. My prayer is to find an editor that can pubblish the book, so that this book can be a blessing also for italian christians. To God be the Glory.
0.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by tyler (lake station, indiana), February 26, 2009
This book is sooooo stupid it still doesn't show me that it's wrong so I'll still listen to it and play it in church!!!
DON'T BUY THIS BOOK WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!!!!!!!
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Cindy Van Duren (Groton, NY), October 03, 2008
One of the great tragedies in contemporary worship services is that the 'Praise and Worship' time is relegated to the segment of the service led by the so called "Praise and Worship" team. Worshiping God is an attitude of the heart and will and should be happening all of the way through the service....during offering..... the sermon....the corporate prayer time ...etc.
This book gives an insider's look to the whole contemporary music scene and lets us know what today's worshipers are missing in a spiritual as well as musical sense, by ignoring the rich history of traditional Christian music. It is a thought-provoking text which helps the reader to take a whole new look at Christian music within the context of the church service. Are we worshiping God or pleasing ourselves by employing only contemporary music in the worship service? Make an informed decision!
0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Rowan (Australia), September 21, 2008
Unsubstantiated rhetoric. It seems as if Lucarini has merely jotted down his bugbears without serious musicological or theological research.
I urge people to consider readings on this subject with humility and neutrality - however I would also strongly recommend that readers should be seeking books which are written by people qualified in both musicology and theology.
CCM debate is emotionally charged - writings need to be factual, well researched and substantiated.
0 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Cassie Hale (IN), August 13, 2008
It's kind of funny, if you think about it, that God must have decided to withhold musical gifts within the church because He was finished with the worship reperetoire! I think anyone who understands the history behind church music and its many beautiful facets will find this book filled with holes and errors. God's Word is living and active (have we forgotten?) and stirs the hearts of all believers throughout all generations. Different generations express music differently--seems logical to me. Plus, since when did all hymns have great doctrinal truths? As someone who used to help with the selection of music at our previous church, there can be just as many fluffy hymns as newer choruses. I also find it funny that we are told in Scripture itself to sing Psalms, hymns, and Spiritual songs, but we really shouldn't sing anything other than hymns. I guess our opinion trumps God's Word. Yet another book that encourages division in the church . . .very sad.
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Write a review of Why I Left The Contemporary Christian Music Movement
Author: Dan Lucarini
Located in: Parker Colorado
Submitted: December 02, 2002
Tell us a little about yourself. Former rock musician. I led worship for 'seeker-
sensitive' churches in the 1980s and 1990s. I
left the contemporary praise and worship (CWM)
movement in 1999 because of practices and
philosophies that seem to go against biblical
principles.
What was your motivation behind this project? I am zealous for, and jealous of, the worship of
our Holy God. I want everyone to learn more about
biblical worship, because it is required of every
believer (Romans 12:1-2). I wrote the book
because I want to expose some unbiblical worship
practices and to warn churches where their new
worship styles may take them eventually.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? To those who think we should be very careful with
the music styles we use for worship and praise,
may they gain some insight into some of the
popular CWM defenses. May they be encouraged to
know they're not alone. May they gain the
courage to lovingly confront those who would
force CWM upon them.
To those who believe any music style is
acceptable for worship and praise, may they
consider an alternative viewpoint from someone
who was once one of them. May they be challenged
to reform their worship music practices.
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